Airbus A330-200
Airbus · A332
Widebody twin popular on medium-haul international routes. Delta, Air China, and Turkish Airlines operate large fleets.
A heavy twin-engine jet. Cruises at about 465 kts. Requires about 15.8k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.
2x JetHeavyRECAT BFL410 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | B (Upper heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 2,500 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 125 kts |
| Landing speed | 130 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~465 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | M0.80 (~475 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 15,798 ft / 2.60 nm / 4,815 m |
| Landing field length | 9,722 ft / 1.60 nm / 2,963 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 8 |
Where you'll see it
The Airbus A330-200 flies with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and Qatar Airways among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Paris, Doha, Sydney airspace.